Property Management Recruiters and Executive Search Specialists
Property management recruiting and staffing solutions
Advastar focuses on property management recruiting, staffing, and talent acquisition for organizations that operate apartment communities, office towers, retail centers, and mixed-use developments. Our property management recruiters maintain a coast-to-coast network of property managers, leasing consultants, maintenance technicians, building engineers, and asset managers who keep occupancy high, residents satisfied, and assets profitable.
Because many of our recruiters come directly from property management backgrounds, they understand landlord-tenant regulations, Fair Housing rules, and preventive maintenance schedules. This insight lets us evaluate candidates quickly for certifications like CAM, CPM, CPO, or HVAC, and for the customer-service mindset required to handle resident concerns. Every search begins with a recruiting discovery call that clarifies your portfolio size, ownership goals, and service level expectations. We translate that information into a detailed recruiting scorecard that guides sourcing, interviewing, and final selection.
Our recruiters use data-driven sourcing tools to map active and passive property management talent across multifamily, student housing, affordable housing, office, retail, and HOA markets. Each candidate moves through a structured recruiting process that includes résumé validation, skills assessments, personality screening, and reference checks. Only the professionals who align with your culture and budget are presented for placement.
Whether you need a senior property manager to stabilize a new acquisition, a floating maintenance crew to support multiple sites, or a regional leasing director to drive pre-leasing on a ground-up development, Advastar delivers recruiting results on your timeline. Connect with our property management staffing team today and discover how focused talent acquisition raises NOI, boosts resident satisfaction, and safeguards the value of every building you own.
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Our property-management talent network
- 14,600 vetted property professionals
- 2,100 multifamily & commercial specialists
- 40 metros with active placements
- 18days median time to first shortlist
Property management industry segments commonly supported
Asset managers and regional directors oversee property portfolios to ensure maximum financial performance and strategic alignment. Their decisions drive long-term value and operational excellence across assets. Advastar specializes in recruiting asset management and regional leadership talent who can elevate your portfolio performance.
Effective construction and project managers are essential for keeping property development and improvement projects on track. Their skills in planning, coordination, and team leadership ensure seamless execution. Advastar recruits construction and project management professionals who can deliver projects efficiently and with the highest quality standards.
Development and capital projects managers drive strategic growth by overseeing major developments, renovations, and asset repositioning initiatives. Their leadership ensures projects align with business objectives and deliver strong returns. Advastar recruits development and capital projects managers who can turn your property visions into profitable realities.
Estimators, cost analysts, and tenant improvement coordinators provide accurate financial planning and resource allocation for property projects. Their insights drive cost-effective decisions and support project feasibility. Advastar excels in sourcing professionals in estimating, cost analysis, and TI coordination who help you maximize budget performance.
Facilities managers and building engineers oversee the daily operations, safety, and functionality of properties. Their technical knowledge ensures systems run efficiently while maximizing occupant comfort. Advastar connects companies with facilities management and building engineering talent who protect your investments and enhance tenant experience.
Leasing and property managers are the backbone of tenant satisfaction and occupancy performance. Their expertise in tenant relations, lease administration, and operations maximizes property income and retention. Advastar connects you with leasing and property management professionals who enhance your property’s reputation and bottom line.
Maintenance technicians keep multifamily and commercial properties in top condition, ensuring tenant satisfaction and protecting asset value. Their expertise in repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance minimizes downtime and operational disruption. Advastar specializes in recruiting maintenance technicians who keep your properties running smoothly.
Operations and facilities support staff keep properties functioning smoothly day-to-day. Their contributions in administration, coordination, and site support enhance tenant satisfaction and team efficiency. Advastar recruits operations and support professionals who ensure seamless property management operations.
Owner’s representatives and engineers play a vital role in protecting ownership interests throughout every stage of development and operations. Their technical expertise and oversight ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. Advastar specializes in connecting companies with owner’s reps and engineers who drive project success while safeguarding your strategic goals.
Superintendents oversee every detail of ground-up builds and tenant improvements to ensure safety, quality, and timeliness. Their hands-on leadership keeps crews productive and sites compliant. Advastar connects you with experienced superintendents who can bring your construction visions to life with precision and care.
Sustainability and energy efficiency consultants guide property owners in reducing environmental impact while improving operational efficiency and cost savings. Their expertise supports ESG goals and regulatory compliance. Advastar connects you with consultants who can implement effective sustainability strategies across your assets.
Real-world outcomes: showcasing our property management recruiting expertise
- Read Case Study: Supporting a Midwestern Multifamily Property Management and Development Firm
Supporting a Midwestern multifamily property management and development firm
- Project managers and commercial estimators placed
- Renovation and new-build oversight provided
- First development broke ground on time
- Read Case Study: Scaling a Commercial Real Estate Developer’s Mixed-Use Portfolio
Scaling a commercial real estate developer’s mixed-use portfolio
- Construction PMs, estimators and superintendents placed
- Retail, office and residential expertise delivered
- Corporate leadership added for growth
- Read Case Study: Enhancing a Property Management Firm’s Retail Portfolio Operations
Enhancing a property management firm’s retail portfolio operations
- Property, facilities and leasing managers placed
- Tenant relations and operations strengthened
- New acquisitions integrated in 12 months
What hiring managers say about Advastar
Why clients trust Advastar
Forbes 2026 America’s Best Recruiting & Temp Staffing Firms
Advastar was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms 2026 and America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms 2026, both compiled from independent surveys of the clients and candidates we work with.
Read the AnnouncementGE Energy Staffing Partner of the Year
GE Energy named Advastar its Staffing Partner of the Year in 2025 through the GE Vernova supplier program.
60+ years of combined property management expertise
Our property management recruiters bring more than 60 years of combined recruiting experience to every search we run.
Tell us who you need to hire
- Tell us about the role you need to fill
- A recruiter calls you within one business day
- Together we agree on a plan to fill the role
Find your next role
- Tell us what kind of work you want
- A recruiter reviews your details and gets in touch
- We put you forward for jobs that fit
GE Energy Staffing Partner of the Year
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Our property management recruiting team
David Case
Founder and President
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Tim Shearer
VP & National Managing Director
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Robert Cornelio
Director of Business Development
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Jaime Summers
Senior Recruiter
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Amanda Martin
Recruiter
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Christen Trent
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Laura Carrillo Barrios
Recruiter
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Lisa Wombwell
Office Manager
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Frequently asked questions about property management recruitment
We place onsite and portfolio leaders across multifamily, office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, HOA/condo, student and senior housing, including property managers, assistant managers, regional/area managers, portfolio managers, directors, and VPs.
Yes. We staff maintenance techs, make-ready and turns specialists, maintenance supervisors, building engineers, chief engineers, facilities managers, grounds and housekeeping, plus vendors and service coordinators as needed.
Leasing and marketing, resident experience, tenant services, facilities and engineering, capital projects, due diligence and transitions, compliance, risk and safety, budgeting and accounting, revenue management, and procurement.
Owner-operators, third-party managers, REITs, private equity real estate, developers, HOAs/COAs, institutions, corporate occupiers, and nonprofit housing providers.
Yardi Voyager/Breeze, RealPage, MRI, Entrata, AppFolio, Nexus/AVID, Angus/Building Engines, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, CMMS platforms, revenue management tools, and basic BAS familiarity for building ops roles.
Fair Housing, HUD, LIHTC, Section 8/HCV, REAC, ADA, fire/life safety, OSHA/EPA, local housing codes, eviction law basics, certificate of occupancy processes, and relevant trade licenses (EPA 608, pool, boiler, CPO).
Targeted headhunting, competitor mapping, referrals, and a national database, paired with structured interviews and scenario testing tied to your asset class, budget model, KPIs, and operating standards.
We validate NOI impact, rent growth vs market, occupancy and pre-lease rates, delinquency and collections, turn times, work-order SLAs, capital plan execution, expense control, and resident/tenant satisfaction metrics.
Yes. We place leasing consultants, assistants, marketing managers, digital leads, and onsite leaders with proven conversion, renewal, and reputation-management results.
We place project managers, owner’s reps, capex coordinators, and renovation supervisors to run unit turns, value-add programs, lobby and amenity upgrades, MEP replacements, and exterior rehabs.
Yes. We align searches to work rules, titles, and pay practices in union or non-union environments and calibrate candidate experience accordingly.
Direct hire, contract, and contract-to-hire. Clients use contract for seasonal lease-ups, large turn projects, or transitions while we execute permanent and leadership searches in parallel.
Common onsite roles can be shortlisted in days. Leadership, multi-site, or specialized compliance roles typically produce a vetted slate within 2–4 weeks depending on market and scope.
Layered vetting with resume and KPI validation, behavioral and technical interviews, reference checks, skill tests where relevant, background and MVR checks per policy, and compensation verification for sales/leasing roles.
Deep asset-class expertise, performance-based screening, and a curated bench of passive candidates so new hires lift NOI, stabilize occupancy, reduce turns, and improve resident/tenant experience.
Yes. We assemble complete teams with staged start dates, including PM, assistant, leasing, maintenance, turns crew, and concierge/tenant services to match your ramp plan.
Absolutely. We use non-identifying briefs, NDAs, controlled outreach, and discreet scheduling to protect client and market relationships.
We benchmark by market and asset class, factoring base, bonus, leasing commissions and renewals, housing discounts, on-call differentials, tool and uniform allowances, and relocation support.
Asset type and count, unit mix or square footage, rent roll and budget context, tech stack, service level and on-call expectations, compliance profile, KPIs, compensation range, and interview process and timeline.
Yes. We provide a replacement guarantee tied to role level and terms. If a hire exits within the window, we replace the candidate at no additional fee.
30/60/90-day check-ins with your leader and the hire, KPI alignment, and pipeline calibration for upcoming openings to sustain performance and retention.